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Understanding Protocol Analysis

Well, 06/06/06 is now well and truly in the past and we have been neither struck by giant meteorite, thrown into the pit of damnation, or carried away by the four horsemen of the apocalypse...Oh well, just another dull week then momentarily brightened by these announcements, articles and reviews »More…

Intellipool Network Monitor

A recent report published by the Yankee Group claimed respondents felt that working in IT was more akin to a “prison sentence” I really hope that's not true but it might explain the occasional crazed outburst from my co-workers (not me of course) when some application doesn't do quite what it says on the tin! »More…

All-in-One Network Management Tool

Once again I'm delighted to tell you about the release of a new product. The Validator-NT from Test-Um is an all-in-One Network Management tool which gives you the complete tool for installing, managing and fine tuning any Ethernet network »More…

Test-Um Wi-Net Wireless Analyzer Now in UK

In this issue:

• Who Are OPENXTRA?
• Test-Um Handheld Wireless Network Analyzer Now in the UK
• Analysing Wireless Networks

Network Troubleshooting

In this issue, I'm delighted to announce a new product from Test-Um, a handheld Wireless LAN Analyser, great easy-to-use tool, some networking tips and a discussion of wireless security issues »More…

Court Blow For Blackberry

More IT news in this issue, there's a surprise (!); the new GPL licence draft, Blackberry manufacturers in trouble. Enjoy! »More…

New MRTG-XTRA

Well, what Christmas delights are in store for you this issue, a new version of MRTG-XTRA no less, please contain your excitement just for a moment while we wish you a very good Christmas from all of us at OPENXTRA »More…

New NTop Traffic Analyser Supports VoIP

This month we have added lots of new products to the OPENXTRA range including Network Link Testers, Test-Um Tone generation and testing kits and a range of digital and infrared non-contact thermometers. There's news of a report on uptake of VoIP and you can download a new version of traffic analysis tool NTop »More…

6 Myths About Business Continuity

This has nothing to do with IT but I have been very frustrated recently (a.k.a. losing the will to live) dealing with a large company who give their staff no trust and no responsibility and therefore no ability to sort out my problem. It's so short-sighted and makes me glad that I work for a company where we all have responsibility for our decisions and where everyone is trusted to do their job to the best of their ability. Wise up DHL! »More…

SMS Modem

Now then, the office here is gripped with cricket fever, we discuss the ins and outs of googlies and reverse spins, batsmen and balls (I try and join in but have no idea what they're on about!). I reckon being a cricket commentator's not a bad occupation though, sitting in the sun, talking about whatever pops into your head, - but hey -what do I know! »More…

Get Life Out Of Legacy Equipment

Well, we just about survived the barely suppressed chaos of an office move, the frayed nerves, the aroma of fresh paint, the tears, the joy- and to prove it - I bring you security scanning, network adapters, and electricity capacity....how can you contain your excitement!? »More…

Wirelessly Connecting Serial Devices

This issue - How Validator Network/Cable Certifier beats the standards; what to think about when updating datacenters (and I don't mean what you're going to have for tea) and newest addition to the OPENXTRA portfolio, WiBox device server, a device to wirelessly connect, control and manage serial devices...Ooh - and a Special Offer - What more can you ask! »More…

Accelerated Network Security

This issue - introducing Alf - he's a helpful open source tool from OPENXTRA for you to download; a new low-cost cable tester, and a network acceleration product from Endace that I think you might find interesting »More…

Ethereal Packet Capture Et Al

Well, with the feverish excitement of election month (surely it was longer than that?) long behind us, we have to search for other things to excite us, like how to capture packets with Ethereal - hold on to your hats.. »More…

Virtualisation Technology To Grow

Spring has sprung, the grass is riz.....and this week we present a special price on Validator and more on server virtualisation technology »More…

Updated Open Source NMS - and Additions

This issue - the boys in the backroom have been beavering away on the open source network management packages and to warm you up for spring a look at thermal management »More…

Open Source Licencing - Getting Confused

Welcome to the OPENXTRA Newsletter. This week, a minor sojourn into the mildly confusing world of open source licensing, and a very informative white paper on server farm temperature management. Please enjoy your read »More…

Network Management with a Protocol Analyzer

I've been told that yesterday was officially the worst day of the year; it's still dark and cold, Christmas is over and yet we're still recovering from the financial burden of all that spend, spend, spend - so hey, that means things are on the up now. Even Princess Anne is in our little town today; we invited her round but I think she might be too busy...or something.. »More…

Grid Computing - A Beginner's Guide

A Happy New Year to you all! As we are all too well aware there are many people who enter this new year with loss and personal tragedy. What can I say... we can only hope that some sense of world unity comes out of it all »More…